The Best Way To Pick A REALTOR(R).

The Best Way To Pick A REALTOR(R).

Begin by asking someone that you know here on the Central Coast. Friends, relatives, co-workers, or neighbors who have recently purchased a home locally can give you a firsthand account and attest to their agent’s professional abilities. Pick agents who live here and work exclusively with buyers and sellers in SLO County. Once you have a list of names, interview at least three agents and ask questions about their community knowledge, professional experience, and commitment—some agents work full time; others only work at nights and on the weekends. Pick an agent that makes you feel comfortable and negotiates well with others. Remember that their negotiation skills are just as important as their marketing skills. Linda Sue and I receive several referrals from past clients per year. If a Realtor (r) does a good job for others and has numerous testimonials from past clients like we have posted on our website; then they are a great candidate for the job of listing your home. The company you list with is important too. In San Luis Obispo County there are several independent brokerages like Realty One Inc. that when combined with other independent brokerages; they outsell and maintain a higher market share than the big nationwide corporations. Quality customer service is agent specific and although many large firms have excellent Realtors(s) keeping it local may have even bigger advantages. Many local Realtors(r) like Realty One and others; support local community based non-profits, and charities that help enrich the lives on our neighbors here in San Luis Obispo County.